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UK Pet Owners Warned About EU Pet Passport Rules

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 10:00 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 10:00 | 1 source | 1 article
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British pet owners planning to travel to the EU with their animals are facing increased scrutiny of their pet passports. Authorities are cracking down on perceived "dodges" and misunderstandings of the regulations, raising the risk of pets being turned away at the border. The primary concern revolves around ensuring pets have the correct vaccinations and documentation, particularly regarding rabies.

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Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport ‘dodge’ Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Nicola Davis Science Correspondent 21 mar. 2026, 10:00 (2 hours ago)

Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport ‘dodge’

Bypassing animal health certificate system by using cheaper pet passport issued abroad could backfire, experts sayBritish pet owners who want to take their furry friends elsewhere in Europe have been warned not to try to dodge expensive health certificates by using a pet passport issued abroad.Before Brexit, taking a cat, dog or ferret to the EU was relatively simple: the Pet Travel Scheme meant an animal needed a microchip, vaccination against rabies, a pet passport and, for dogs, there were al

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